In Two Celtic Dances, each section plays the delightful melodies found in this fiddle-inspired piece. Though very easy, this setting presents the fiddle tunes 'Mari's Wedding' and 'Finnegan's Wake' in...
This piece is based on a minor version of 'Frère Jacques' as heard in Gustav Mahler's first symphony. The haunting melody and creative variations will capture the students' interest right away. The wi...
Yes! For the first time, just like the recording and in its entirety, here's The Mash for orchestra. With written-out narration, chorus parts for the string section or a choir, drumset, optional guita...
This work contains notes and rhythms in the printed music - but no tempo indication or expressive markings (such as dynamics or articulations). Those missing items are the 'music' that you, the teache...
This fierce concert piece takes the orchestra on an exciting musical journey. With strong rhythm and melodic themes, each section has the opportunity to perform important lines. Students will be chall...
A perfect rhythmic skill-builder, this exciting piece by Bob Phillips uses classic Spanish rhythms and the famous Andalusian chord progression found in the music of Spain, Central America, and South A...
Sparks by Chris M. Bernotas will light up the concert hall with energy and excitement. A variety of textures and techniques are featured while everyone in the string orchestra has an important role. S...
Special effects, pizzicato, and a variety of dynamics will make Robot Factory by Chris M. Bernotas exciting for your beginning orchestra students. The key of E minor provides a dark sound, and all sec...
King Dorian's Court by Jim Palmer will transport your beginning orchestra to the days of kings, knights and the Round Table! All sections will enjoy playing these original melodies which create a musi...
This title features Alfred Music's String Orchestra FLEX options. That means that every part in this set is now transposed into every other part, so you can play this title with any combination of lik...
Vos sections de violoncelle et de basse à cordes occupent le devant de la scène dans cette pièce rock de Chris M. Bernotas. Heavy Lifting est une sélection hard-rock entraînante qui donne à tous les m...
All sections are featured, including the cellos and basses, in this bouncy tango. With romantic tension building in the middle section, you can make this one romantic and dramatic, or comedic by envis...
A wonderful opportunity for first year string players to work on legato bowing. After an original introduction, the full ensemble plays the African-American spiritual 'Deep River.' Cellos and basses u...
A fabulous, tuneful practice of the G Major scale, this piece is the perfect first orchestra piece. It also provides the chance to learn or practice lo 2. All instruments get a chance to play the love...
Beautiful, original melodies abound in all sections, but the violas and cellos really get a chance to shine in this suite comprised of three movements: 'River Hymn,' 'Waltz of the Hills,' and 'Barn Da...
One of the most enduring Chinese melodies dating back to the Ming Dynasty, this arrangement of Feng Yang Song, or 'Flower Drum Song,' will provide technical development, listening skills, and is just...
Take your orchestra on a trip around the world with this fun medley of some of the most famous melodies ever written. Using 22 tunes from 17 different countries, this is the ultimate multi-cultural ex...
The Last Rose of Summer is a traditional Irish tune arranged by Jim Palmer. The beautiful melody, rich harmonies, and interesting accompaniment will help your young orchestra sound mature. The long ph...
Les orteils vont taper, les yeux vont briller et les sourires vont abonder lorsque vous jouerez des danses irlandaises ! Très accessible, plus facile qu'il n'y paraît et amusant ! Ce morceau entraînan...